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Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish Church (Mangatarem)

Coordinates: 15°47′19″N 120°17′41″E / 15.78852°N 120.29476°E / 15.78852; 120.29476
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Mangatarem Church
Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish Church
Church façade in 2013
Mangatarem Church is located in Luzon
Mangatarem Church
Mangatarem Church
Location in Luzon
Mangatarem Church is located in Philippines
Mangatarem Church
Mangatarem Church
Location in the Philippines
15°47′19″N 120°17′41″E / 15.78852°N 120.29476°E / 15.78852; 120.29476
LocationMangatarem, Pangasinan
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish church
DedicationSaint Raymond of Peñafort
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleEarly Renaissance
Administration
ArchdioceseLingayen-Dagupan
DioceseAlaminos
Clergy
ArchbishopMost Rev. Socrates B. Villegas, DD
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Napoleon B. Sipalay Jr., OP, DD

Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish Church, commonly known as Mangatarem Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in the municipality of Mangatarem in Pangasinan, the Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Alaminos. It was first established as a visita of San Carlos and became an independent parish in 1835. The Dominicans accepted the administration of Mangatarem in 1837.[1][better source needed]

History

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Father Joaquin Perez built a wooden church and brick convent from 1835 to 1844 but both were burned in 1862. The foundations of the present church was laid down by Father Manuel Alvarez del Manzano. It was continued by Father Suarez until 1875. Father Vicente Iztequi finished the church and constructed the present convent from 1875 to 1886.[2]

Architectural features

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Church interior in 2013

The church reflects an Early Renaissance architectural style. It has a simple facade with low pediment. The upper and lower levels are separated by dentil-like elements. Niches, windows, and the doorway relieve the monotony of the simple facade.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "All Churches in Pangasinan". Retrieved December 23, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Alarcon, Norma (2008). Philippine architecture during the pre-Spanish and Spanish periods. UST Publishing House.
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